Housing Act 1996

Social landlords required to be member of approved scheme

1(1)A social landlord must be a member of an approved scheme covering, or more than one approved scheme which together cover, all his housing activities.

(2)If a social landlord fails to comply with the duty imposed by this paragraph, the Secretary of State may apply to the High Court for an order directing him to comply within a specified period and the High Court may, if it thinks fit, make such an order.

(3)Nothing in this Schedule shall be construed as restricting membership of an approved scheme to social landlords.